# David Crosby: legendary guitarist singer – songwriter, dies at 81: Videos, Photos

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- Published: 2023-01-22T00:02:26+01:00
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**Folk-rock legend and co-founding member of the Byrds and Crosby Stills & Nash,
David Crosby has died at age 81. One of the major architects of the 70s singer-songwriter
era, Crosby’s family announced his passing on Thursday.**

The Crosby family said in a statement, “ It is with great sadness after a long illness,
that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away. He was lovingly surrounded
by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with 
us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy
will continue to live on through his legendary music.”

Crosby was renowned for his vocal harmonies and songwriting. He was inducted into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Byrds in 1991 and again with Crosby, Stills&
Nash in 1997.

![How David Crosby Almost Produced an Apocalyptic Hippie Movie in 1971 -  Variety](
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In 1963, he formed the rock group the Byrds with Roger Mcguinn and Gene Clark. The
band was nominated for a Grammy in 1965. The Byrds released the hit “Turn! Turn!
Turn!” among others. Ads part of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Crosby won a Grammy in 1970.
CSN’s hits included “Marrakesh Express, “Suite Judy Blue Eyes” and many more.

Neil Young joined the band in 1970 and the band became known as Crosby, Stills, 
Nash & Young and spawned a number of hits and hit albums.

Crosby collaborated with many other noted musicians throughout his life including
Phil Lesh of the grateful Dead, Carol King, Joni Mitchell and Jerry Garcia.

Having struggled with addiction, Crosby spent five months in jail because of weapons
and narcotics charges. In 1994, he received a liver transplant and went through 
multiple heart procedures.

In December 15, 2022, David Crosby tweeted, “So I played with some friends the day
before yesterday and spent today sing with two really good friends and …hmmmmm…dare
I say it? I think I’m starting yet another band and going back out to play live….”

From Stephen Stills: “I read a quote in this morning’s paper attributed to composer
Gustav Mahler that stopped me for a moment: ‘Death has, on placid cat’s paws, entered
the room.’ I shoulda known something was up.

![David Crosby Joked About Going to Heaven One Day Before His Death](https://i0.
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David and I butted heads a lot over time, but they were mostly glancing blows, yet
still left us numb skulls. I was happy to be at peace with him.

He was without question a giant of a musician, and his harmonic sensibilities were
nothing short of genius. The glue that held us together as our vocals soared, like
Icarus, towards the sun. I am deeply saddened at his passing and shall miss him 
beyond measure.”

Neil Young posted on his website “David is gone, but his music lives on. The soul
of CSNY, David’s voice and energy were at the heart of our band. His great songs
stood for what we believed in and it was always fun and exciting when we got to 
play together. ‘Almost Cut My Hair,’ ‘Deja Vu’ and so many other great songs he 
wrote were wonderful to jam on and Stills and I had a blast as he kept us going 
on and on. His singing with Graham was so memorable, their duo spot a highlight 
of so many of our shows. We had so many great times, especially in the early years.
Crosby was a very supportive friend in my early life, as we bit off big pieces of
our experience together. David was the catalyst of many things. My heart goes out
to Jan and Django, his wife and son. Lots of love to you. Thanks David for your 
spirit and songs, Love you man. I remember the best times!”

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson tweeted “I don’t know what to say other than I’m heartbroken
to hear about David Crosby. David was an unbelievable talent – such a great singer
and songwriter. And a wonderful person. I just am at a loss for words. Love & Mercy
to David’s family and friends. Love, Brian”.

![David Crosby, photo, dies at 81](https://i0.wp.com/z7y9t3r6.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/
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